Filip
Every Filip since 1953 — 2,384 of them. Popularity, births, and rankings for each year, from official Social Security records.
The story of Filip
Filip is rare for boys in the United States, ranked #2,952 in 2025 with 42 babies given the name. It is currently declining compared with a decade ago.
Since 1953, 2,384 American babies have been named Filip. Its peak came in 2012, when 127 newborns received the name — the signature sound of the 2010s.
The chart above shows the full history: the popularity view (births per 1,000 babies) is the honest comparison across generations, since total US births have changed enormously since 1880. Switch to the rank view to see where Filip stood among all boys' names in any year, or use the compare tool to plot it against other names.
Filip year by year
Every year since 2001, and five-year steps back to 1880. Rank is within each sex.
| Year | Boys | Boys rank |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 42 | #2,952 |
| 2024 | 52 | #2,571 |
| 2023 | 51 | #2,591 |
| 2022 | 69 | #2,141 |
| 2021 | 63 | #2,236 |
| 2020 | 63 | #2,195 |
| 2019 | 69 | #2,094 |
| 2018 | 94 | #1,683 |
| 2017 | 69 | #2,039 |
| 2016 | 93 | #1,688 |
| 2015 | 75 | #1,937 |
| 2014 | 83 | #1,802 |
| 2013 | 88 | #1,688 |
| 2012 | 127 | #1,340 |
| 2011 | 102 | #1,549 |
| 2010 | 99 | #1,588 |
| 2009 | 108 | #1,532 |
| 2008 | 99 | #1,596 |
| 2007 | 96 | #1,616 |
| 2006 | 83 | #1,704 |
| 2005 | 77 | #1,729 |
| 2004 | 75 | #1,704 |
| 2003 | 56 | #2,037 |
| 2002 | 44 | #2,346 |
| 2001 | 51 | #2,065 |
| 2000 | 50 | #2,029 |
| 1995 | 22 | #3,131 |
| 1990 | 9 | #5,519 |
| 1985 | 17 | #2,869 |
| 1980 | 6 | #5,760 |
| 1975 | 5 | #5,753 |
| 1970 | — | — |
| 1965 | 5 | #4,093 |
| 1960 | — | — |
| 1955 | — | — |
| 1950 | — | — |
| 1945 | — | — |
| 1940 | — | — |
| 1935 | — | — |
| 1930 | — | — |
| 1925 | — | — |
| 1920 | — | — |
| 1915 | — | — |
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| 1905 | — | — |
| 1900 | — | — |
| 1895 | — | — |
| 1890 | — | — |
| 1885 | — | — |
| 1880 | — | — |
Famous people named Filip
- Filip Vujanović Politician · b. 1954
- Filip De Wilde Soccer player · b. 1964
- Filip Kostić Soccer player · b. 1992
- Filip Bandžak Singer · b. 1983
- Filip Šovagović Actor · b. 1966
Ranked by global fame across Wikipedia editions (Pantheon project, MIT).
Frequently asked questions
How popular is the name Filip in 2025?
Filip ranked #2,952 among boys' names in the United States in 2025, with 42 babies given the name, according to Social Security Administration data.
How many people are named Filip?
2,384 babies have been named Filip in the United States since 1953, based on Social Security card applications.
When was the name Filip most popular?
Filip peaked in 2012, when 127 newborns received the name.
Is Filip a boy or girl name?
Filip is overwhelmingly a boy's name — 100% of babies with the name.
Is the name Filip rising or falling?
Filip is declining — less popular now than a decade ago.
Who are famous people named Filip?
Well-known people named Filip include Filip Vujanović (politician), Filip De Wilde (soccer player), Filip Kostić (soccer player).